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<b>Grace Itunuoluwa Akinwande, from Nigeria, is doing a master's degree in mathematics at the African Institute of Mathematical Sciences in Senegal - one of 12 female scientists in a group of 54.</b><p>"I love the fact I can interact with people from different fields, like physics and computer science," Ms …

By keeping your triglyceride levels low<p>Though they may come as a surprise, heart attacks don’t just happen at random—chances are, years of poor diet and not enough exercise set the stage for a heart attack to occur. Over the past few years, researchers have learned that genetics also play a role, …

According to a newly published study, the dodo was probably not as stupid as people believe. Using modern medical imaging techniques to create scans of the interior of a well-preserved dodo skull, a team of researchers report that the dodo’s brain was proportionally similar in volume to that of …

Longtime combatants find themselves on the same side when it comes to manipulating the DNA of human embryos.<p>Activists on both sides of the abortion debate now have a common enemy — the use of a powerful new gene editing technology to tinker with the human race.<p>That may seem like an idea from a …

I am not your typical pro-GMO advocate. As a twice-over returned Peace Corps Volunteer who shops at farmers’ markets, is a certified yoga teacher, and has built a career around alleviating hunger and poverty in the developing world, you might immediately peg me as someone who believes the only way …

If life is effectively an endless series of photocopies, as DNA is transcribed and passed on from one being to the next, then evolution is the high-stakes game of waiting for the copier to get it wrong.<p>Too wrong, and you’ll live burdened by a maladaptive mutation or genetic disorder. Worse, you …

<b>Archaeologists have uncovered "totally unexpected" remains from an Iron Age village on land where a housing estate is being built.</b><p>Experts from the University of Leicester believe the remains, in the village of Welford, Northamptonshire, date back more than 2,000 years.<p>They believe the artefacts …

Here's how it happened.<p>The Galápagos Islands, 1,000 kilometers off the coast of South America, are probably most famous as the place that inspired Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution. They are home to an extraordinary array of wildlife, including giant Galápagos tortoises, the world’s largest …

<b>We may owe our ability to fight disease to our extinct relatives - the Neanderthals and Denisovans.</b><p>According to a pair of scientific studies, key genes in the immune system come from our ancient "cousins".<p>The findings, which appear in The American Journal of Human Genetics, suggest we have …

You have to admit that this is pretty cheeky: In the latest issue of Science magazine, Australian National University researcher Nicholas Matzke traces the evolution of anti-evolution efforts using the same methods he usually uses to track the shared origins of different species. But Matzke's work …

On Thursday, Science Magazine announced the gene-editing technique won its Breakthrough of the Year Award, beating out other events such as the discovery of Homo Naledi, a previously unknown ancestor to humans and the Pluto flyby, which allowed scientists to get an up-close view of Pluto and its …

The Magdala Stone, a stunning archaeological find from an excavated synagogue in Israel that dates back to the time of Jesus, sits at the intersection of Jewish and Christian history.<p>Since its 2009 discovery, the stone — a carved block decorated with symbols including a seven-branch menorah (rare …

Scientists are now racing to sequence the genomes (all the genes) or proteomes (all the proteins) of various organisms - and in the process are compiling massive amounts of data.<p>For instance, a scientist can use "omics" tools such as DNA sequencing to tease out which human genes are affected in a …

The technique, known as CRISPR/Cas9 , lets scientists cut-and-paste DNA inside cells to correct genetic defects or, potentially, add new capabilities. It offers enormous promise to improve our understanding of biology and to treat or even eliminate genetic diseases.<p>But there's a dark side to …

What if, with the stroke of a molecular cleaver, you could fix what you think is wrong in your family tree? Thanks to the work of Berkeley professor Jennifer Doudna and the MIT’s Feng Zhang, we now have the ability to edit, crisply and precisely, gene sequences in our cells that for whatever reason …

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli archaeologists have discovered a mark from the seal of biblical King Hezekiah, who helped build Jerusalem into an ancient metropolis.<p>A projected image of a clay imprint, known as a bulla, which was unearthed from excavations near Jerusalem's Old City, and later …

Watch out, malaria — scientists are coming for you with genetically engineered mosquitoes.<p>A team of researchers has altered the DNA in mosquitoes so they can fight and kill the parasites that cause malaria inside their own bodies. That way, the insects can't transmit the deadly parasites to …

Mounting evidence suggests the legendary monarch’s burial chamber is hidden in King Tut’s tomb.<p>They are two of the most renowned figures in Egyptian history.<p>But, while King Tutankhamun owes his fame to the stunning treasures that were buried with him after his death, Queen Nefertiti is remembered …

We're willing to bet that you have a stellar pair of skinny jeans in consistent outfit rotation. Summer, fall, winter, or spring, the beloved wardrobe essential will always be—well—an essential. No matter how much you love your slouchy boyfriend denim, want to try a pair of high-waisted flares, or …